I listened to the Chaconne for the first time just a few hours after the person that I loved broke my heart. It was the greatest pain I've ever known and this song definitely made me hurt worse, but in a good way. It helped me realize that life is full of unimaginable agony, but also unimaginable joy. And it can switch back and forth with almost no warning. The Chaconne was written after Bach felt a similar pain, when he discovered that his wife had died while he was overseas. I think he tried to put sorrow, joy, and a finale of melancholy sadness all together... Into the greatest piece of music ever made. And this is just about the greatest rendition I have ever heard. It captures every theme of the song perfectly. I do not exaggerate when I say that playing the Chaconne is my life's goal and I would gladly spend decades of my life to play it half this beautifully. To look back on my life... And realize I'll hurt for all time. That's the meaning of the Chaconne. Hope and sorrow. One and the same.
James Ehnes is my very favorite among the violinists of this generation. "Here is the music," he seems to say, but NOT "Here I am." His interpretation of the Bach Chaconne is a prayer, not a sermon. Thank you for this celestially beautiful video.
@@Kirmizikeman Sorry but that is ridiculous. The tempo is the same? Hahn's recording takes almost three minutes longer! In fact it's the slowest Chaconne recording I'm aware of. Ehnes chose a much more usual tempo, a bit slower than the old school interpretations which are usually a bit quicker and way faster than Hahn's extremely slow approach. The chords are the same? I guess these violinists are all just copying each other! There are not that many ways that you can play these chords, lots of recordings sound similar in that regard. Still, if you actually listen, you'll find that Ehnes uses much more vibrato in most of his chords and in general. Hilary seems to go more for a HIP-influenced approach. The phrasing is really different too in many parts. Maybe start listening to more recordings of other artists, then you'll get a feel for the nuances: what's the same, what's different, etc. The whole idea that James Ehnes, one of the greatest violinists of our time, would copy another interpretation is laughable, especially when that interpretation is three minutes longer and completely different. You know how much work it would take to copy an entire interpretation? Of a piece that's this long? Live? And what does Ehnes do for all the other recordings he does? Does he copy other violinists? Get a grip dude.
As a violinist who has played this piece, I can confidently say that James Ehnes' rendition of this piece is going to go down in history as one of the great interpretations of all time. Absolutely faithful to the score. Never heard better, not even Szeryng!
Hahn's rendition drags on. Same vibrato and same articulations on every single note. I love her Sonata No.2 interpretations but her Chaconne is just an unbearable experience. I fail to see how Szerying is any more Romantic than this. First there is no such thing as a "true Baroque" interpretation. I could prove that using a variety of reasons but for one, no Baroque performer plays even remotely the same making a whole number of decisions you could not support. Ehnes played very well here but Szerying doesn't make nearly as many random rhythmic or articulation changes. If anything, his playing is less romantic (but again, not like that matters).
I think Ehnes is in a verge of entering the line of greatest violinists. The line, holding virtuoso like Stern, Milstein, Rabin and more. He's sound is very delicate yet intense. When I hear Ehnes's Bach, I hear Bach, When he plays Bruch, I hear Bruch, when he plays Tchaikovsky, I hear Tchaikovsky. this is reason why I regard Ehnes so much as a violinist.
James Ehnes has some of the cleanest trills I have ever heard. Case in point, the low notes at 4:00. I've heard easily more than 20 recordings of this piece, almost every major violinist, some not-so-major violinists, and various different arrangements (piano trio, orchestra, different solo instruments), but I have never heard those low trills sound so defined and crisp. He is an incredible violinist.
@@mscir always loved Heifet because he takes it so fast. It changes the mood a little but there are times when his tempo really works and adds something to it. Also, maybe my favorite, is Hilary Hahn. She handles this piece like a faberge egg, just spectacular feeling and tone.
Never listened to a better interpretation of Bach's Chaconne. This is known as the most difficult piece for violin. He played it so clean, so pure, so beautiful. It was live, no studio recording, no second try. God bless Bach, God save James!
@@Ciaccona255 you're right but it's probably musically one of the hardest pieces to ever to get correct, up there with Mozart concerti and the Beethoven concerto.
I fully agree. I've played this chacone, and heard so many fantastic versions from all great masters. This version is a pure magnificent jewel. Ends up to be among the best performances I ever heard.
I like how he lacks the crunchy banged-out chords you usually hear. Yes, I can hear the actual notes. Also the simple arpeggios which are actually harder because of the fingerings in a couple places. Also speeding up the last phrase and toning down on the vibrato at the very last notes at the very end. All things I try to do myself. Very tasteful and well-executed. Also interesting bowings that seem to span phrases rather than contain them. I don't agree with everything he does but it's great anyway and probably better than my or other commenters' performances.
I have an electric violin video on here with almost 2 million views and this has only 490k? No justice in the world. This is outstanding, Mr. Ehnes. Thank you.
No matter where I must go....as soon as I tune into James’ music, I can’t stop listening. His music becomes my priority! “Perfect” is not the best word to describe his playing. It’s divine. It’s captivating....makes me feel I’m living in 5 dimensional space.
He makes it look so easy. Such a difficult piece and he makes it look easy. I've been listening to Partita No. 2 In D Minor for 30 years, it's one of my favorite things. I don't think I've ever seen a more flawless performance. And what a fantastic sound. So beautiful.
How can anybody remember such a long list of notes, let alone intonate all of them without fail, then again interprete them in a tasteful fashion...in a live situation. It's a miracle.
The playing is amazing, I love James Ehnes's playing and his humble, unfussy approach is ideal for Bach. Memorising the Chaconne is really not that difficult, though: after all, do you know your way home without a map, having done the journey many times - because if so you could memorise a long piece of music like this after practising it several times a day for a month or two, indeed you would find it difficult to forget the notes! The problem is actually how to keep it fresh and not automatic playing.
@LemonadeLiberal I'm a classical piano teacher and memorizing a classical piece means most of all 1) ear memory and 2) finger memory. There is also a little bit of 3) eye memory. But I can assure you that it takes a lot of work to memorize such a long and not particularly catchy piece.
Bach's partita in dminor is a truly wonderful piece of music. James Ehnes interpretation is the best I have heard,however every violinist that can play this truly wonderful work should be congratulated. Again ,I adore this interpretation
I was going to skip to another song because of how long this one is, but I felt compelled to let him finish like I was at the concert... almost teared up
I advise everyone to listen to the recording of this performance because your eyes betray you. James Ehnes the image and the sound are two different people. The reason he appears to be humble is only because his utmost belief in his sound and virtuosity is as undeniable as the laws of gravity for him. He states: “This is Chaconne.” With an unmatched precision and epic tone that only confirms this brave statement. To be the greatest, is not just an ability it is a mindset, and without it we would not hear the James Ehnes we hear today.
This is really magic! James Ehnes makes the music of Bach sound like a medidational prayer - I could listen to this incredible piece of music a million times! This is teh best rendition ever!!!!!
This piece really brings out the best of a performer. When Bach composed the piece, he puts in double stops and chords all over that are common with keyboard instruments but to play it so well on a violin would be almost impossible except for a virtuoso like James Ehnes.
Stupendous. I haven't heard anything to compare since Milstein, and I think I like this better. I love how everything is unhurried, never forced. It all breathes, so that when the climaxes arrive they are overwhelming. And did I mention that this piece is a pinnacle of civilization?
At last, Canada has produced a first class violinist from Manitoba where I graduated from. Congratulation to his first class performance of this classic.
The recording engineer gets a gold star ! great job capturing the dynamics of this classic ! James has a tone of gold and a bow that's as efficient as any I've witnessed.
Outstanding performance! I'm very pleased to listen to the other gentleman of the violin. There are two gentlemen: James Ehnes and Augustin. Three ladies playing this work as well. I'm very impressed. Incredible top five. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Wow. Outstanding performance of the Chaconne. Unbelievable clarity and precision for a piece this difficult -- you can hear every note -- yet still emotional and stylistically varied. This interpretation is not at either extreme; it's a nice compromise between Baroque-era exactness and modern-era lyricism. Good camera work, too. This is a complete performance.
I totally agree, I respect anybody who can play this wonderful partita in dminor by Bach . Ive enjoyed all the great violinists who have tackled this piece ,however I think James version is supreme.
As a guitarist--having listened to many greats play a transcription of this piece, and as a player--I have been caught up by Mr Ehnes in Bach's currents of sound that in their aggregate become a great river reaching a step higher than thought and emotion. Thank you.
This man, whom I never heard of, plays the Chaconne, I think, as I would like to hear it played...not so damn fast........Can you imagine playing so well you can stand in front of an audience with balls the size of churchbells to be able to play it flawlessly ?.......Madre de Dios !!
what the fuck are you talking about ?...I am complimenting the man ...Heifetz, for example, is generally known for playing it at a breakneck pace...As a violin novice, I was praising his ability to play so well !! Get off your holier than thou horse...I have studied the unaccompanied sonatas and partitas since the late 70's, you nincompoop ! God is my Father, whom I rely on every day of my life...Excuse me if We disavow you !
i am saying again... i'm glad he doesn't play it 'so fast' .he plays it flawlessly in front of an audience...i am in awe of his talent and I recognize God's presence..you twit !
Can you come up with a statement similar to that meaning, that a woman might say? I just would have never had that comparison even occur to my mind, as a woman , not to mention a Christian believer. He seems quite humble.
Every time I play the third part of the Chaconne I feel like crying -- it is the deepest most emotionally draining beautiful music ever written. Bach was the greatest genius to ever live.
The chaconne does that to me too from time to time. Nothing to be ashamed of, my friend. And James plays this piece absolutely beautifully. He gets the tempo PERFECT in my opinion, and his execution is stunning. I'm hanging on every note, even though I know this piece inside-out already. Amazing performance,
A most wonderful performance! Incredible! Bach would be delighted!
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Johann sebastian Bach composa cette oeuvre admirable en l'honneur de sa femme Maria Barbara bach qui est disparue alors qu'il était en voyage. A son retour elle était déjà enterrée depuis dix jours. il cri son désespoir, sa foi, sa douleur et.. son espoir. toutes les émotions humaine sont exprimées ici dans cette oeuvre qui n'est pas une oeuvre baroque ni classique ni quoique ce soit d'autre. c'est une oeuvre qui se situe hors du temps, qui touche au sublime et à la perfection dans l'expression du sentiment. A chaque fois que je l'écoute, je découvre une autre facette de ce diamant brut. Bach y a mis toute son âme. Il questionne notre âme à son tour.
@@lilianwriterMemoirs ce violoniste jouit d’une maîtrise parfaite de son instrument. Son jeu est tout en finesse sans trop d’emphase ni d’épanchement émotionnel excessif. Il vise plutôt l’harmonie de l’ensemble. Ce qui donne un résultat plutôt réussi qui me fait dire qu’il est fidèle à l’intention du compositeur.
That is precisely the point! Bach's composition is the purest expression of deepest human despair. And therefore this piece is universal in its meaning for humanity.
I put on this piece to test out the new headset that I just got. Because I'm a huge fan of James Ehnes and have watched this video countless time, so I thought to myself i'll play the first 5 mins and then turn the music off and do work, and as I listened along I was so drawn to the impeccable purity of the music and totally forgot about everything else, until the moment that I realized that the piece is coming to an end, and I was like wow I didn't realize that was a whole 15mins!...so much for turning it off and do work lol...and THAT, my friends, is the magic of James Ehnes!
Perhaps it's more listenable, but it's a bit boring when you compare it to Ivry Gitlis's playing. Whereas Gitlis's Chaconne demands your attention, this rendition is sort of nice to hear in the background. So . . . very listenable, I guess. Neither is "better," but I think the Gitlis rendition has a harshness that makes it more beautiful, and it's the one I'd prefer to hear.
@@mignonfilet If you like Gitlis' interpretation, you might like these Baroque interpretations: The Netherlands Bach Society: ruclips.net/video/pnK6R5ej6Hg/видео.html Rachel Podger: ruclips.net/video/1HSJufg7I1I/видео.html Greg Ewer: ruclips.net/video/o5IkdN9ghuE/видео.html These recordings are far more historically accurate and sound more like how violinists in Bach's time would have sounded.
Any performance which is as accurate as this deserves praise. He seems to build the piece very well, with the ending always in sight. And what a praiseworthily quiet audience!
Somehow I always get back to listening to the great james ehnes... Also check his interview with augustin hadelich... Two of the great masters of our times... So happy to live in the same time with them... I really hope I'll have the opportunity to see them live in concert after the covid19 pandemic...
I've obsessed over the Chaconne for a while now. Listened to all interpretations I could find. This is my favourite. Such longing... Just perfection. Thank you Mr. Ehnes
My favourite interpretation of the Chaconne. Everytime I see James perform, I am just shocked at how much emotion and depth he is able to get out of his instrument, especially since on first glance his posture is so wooden. I can only aspire to play this 1/1000th as well one day. Also, @9:49... *cries*
Bach is smiling from his grave listening to his music being played with such precision and beauty. James Ehnes is a Canadian treasure, the Mario Lemieux or Bobby Orr of classical music. I had the immense pleasure to assist with my son who was studying the violin at the conservatoire to a master class with Mr. Ehnes. He was so humble, interesting and engaging, the best master class I assisted to, and those others were not too shabby either, Maxim Vengerov, Hilary Hahn and Gil Shaham.
I am always impressed to hear someone play a long and intricate piece like this from memory, but the talent here blows me away. He beautifully worked together a part (starting somewhere around nine and a half minutes) where a lot of even good violinists let the music sound jarring and disconnected.
This is truly a piece I've fell in love with. His interpretation is the best one I have heard. He puts so much feeling into it, it makes you feel the sadness. Others feel rushed and make you feel anger instead of sadness, which is the emotion I think this piece was made to transmit. My favorite one forever.
Very moving performance , he brings out the different themes so well. We love him here in Australia..He has a wonderful sound.Looking forward to the next concert.
Thank you CBC Music for having posted this. This video is truly worthy; live performance, audio, dynamics, and even the projection of the sound. This chaconne truly pierces to the heart of those who love Bach's Chaconne. Truly one of a kind 👍
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I listened to the Chaconne for the first time just a few hours after the person that I loved broke my heart. It was the greatest pain I've ever known and this song definitely made me hurt worse, but in a good way. It helped me realize that life is full of unimaginable agony, but also unimaginable joy. And it can switch back and forth with almost no warning. The Chaconne was written after Bach felt a similar pain, when he discovered that his wife had died while he was overseas. I think he tried to put sorrow, joy, and a finale of melancholy sadness all together... Into the greatest piece of music ever made.
And this is just about the greatest rendition I have ever heard. It captures every theme of the song perfectly.
I do not exaggerate when I say that playing the Chaconne is my life's goal and I would gladly spend decades of my life to play it half this beautifully.
To look back on my life... And realize I'll hurt for all time. That's the meaning of the Chaconne.
Hope and sorrow.
One and the same.
What a beautiful reflection on music and life’s emotions. The Chaconne truly captures so much depth. 💔🎻
James Ehnes is my very favorite among the violinists of this generation. "Here is the music," he seems to say, but NOT "Here I am." His interpretation of the Bach Chaconne is a prayer, not a sermon. Thank you for this celestially beautiful video.
lilianwriter Besutifully said. Exactly. A prayer. The soul sings.
Cannot have said it better. Let the music speak for itself.
All versions of the chaconne are great includinv the version on electric guitar,however James Innes version is my favourite.
@@pkrones Thank you, Peter!
@@shawkobezhu Thank you, Shawn!
He plays with so much humility and simplicity, one couldn't better serve music.
Except Hillary Hahn😗
Hahn's recording is completely different.
@@Kirmizikeman Sorry but that is ridiculous. The tempo is the same? Hahn's recording takes almost three minutes longer! In fact it's the slowest Chaconne recording I'm aware of. Ehnes chose a much more usual tempo, a bit slower than the old school interpretations which are usually a bit quicker and way faster than Hahn's extremely slow approach. The chords are the same? I guess these violinists are all just copying each other! There are not that many ways that you can play these chords, lots of recordings sound similar in that regard. Still, if you actually listen, you'll find that Ehnes uses much more vibrato in most of his chords and in general. Hilary seems to go more for a HIP-influenced approach. The phrasing is really different too in many parts.
Maybe start listening to more recordings of other artists, then you'll get a feel for the nuances: what's the same, what's different, etc. The whole idea that James Ehnes, one of the greatest violinists of our time, would copy another interpretation is laughable, especially when that interpretation is three minutes longer and completely different. You know how much work it would take to copy an entire interpretation? Of a piece that's this long? Live? And what does Ehnes do for all the other recordings he does? Does he copy other violinists? Get a grip dude.
@@Kirmizikemanyour ear needs work. I asked my violin teacher and she said the tempo, vibrato, open chords all majorly different in style and speed.
@@Kirmizikeman copied??? so anyone who plays a violin are copying Hilary? even 1st 2min of both sounded completely different.....
As a violinist who has played this piece, I can confidently say that James Ehnes' rendition of this piece is going to go down in history as one of the great interpretations of all time. Absolutely faithful to the score. Never heard better, not even Szeryng!
Can't agree with you more sir. Henryk Szerying (imho) tends to take this particular score to the romantic era.
Hahn's rendition drags on. Same vibrato and same articulations on every single note. I love her Sonata No.2 interpretations but her Chaconne is just an unbearable experience.
I fail to see how Szerying is any more Romantic than this. First there is no such thing as a "true Baroque" interpretation. I could prove that using a variety of reasons but for one, no Baroque performer plays even remotely the same making a whole number of decisions you could not support.
Ehnes played very well here but Szerying doesn't make nearly as many random rhythmic or articulation changes. If anything, his playing is less romantic (but again, not like that matters).
I love James Ehnes. But also try Sigiswald Kuijken's on baroque violin where he plays this with the violin held in front of him.
@@s.l5787 shut up
Am I the only one that perfers heifetz's interpretation?
James looking like he’s playing during his lunch break from his job at the office
haha, seems like the guy who works 9-5 to makes his music dream come true.
@Jethro Torczon This is the most uplifting and inspiring and amazing classical music piece I think I've ever heard in over 4 decades of listening.
😂😂😂
😂😭
He looks like he is supposed to be in the office not concert hall....
I think Ehnes is in a verge of entering the line of greatest violinists. The line, holding virtuoso like Stern, Milstein, Rabin and more.
He's sound is very delicate yet intense.
When I hear Ehnes's Bach, I hear Bach, When he plays Bruch, I hear Bruch, when he plays Tchaikovsky, I hear Tchaikovsky. this is reason why I regard Ehnes so much as a violinist.
Exactly, yes, yes. He plays the music, and he is not a showoff. Bravo Ehnes!
@@lilianwriterMemoirs No one one at the same level as him dont spend their life devoting their time to the violin just to show off.
James Ehnes has some of the cleanest trills I have ever heard. Case in point, the low notes at 4:00.
I've heard easily more than 20 recordings of this piece, almost every major violinist, some not-so-major violinists, and various different arrangements (piano trio, orchestra, different solo instruments), but I have never heard those low trills sound so defined and crisp.
He is an incredible violinist.
Yes he's amazing to me.
Who else do you like for this piece? I like Vengerov too.
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@@mscir always loved Heifet because he takes it so fast. It changes the mood a little but there are times when his tempo really works and adds something to it.
Also, maybe my favorite, is Hilary Hahn. She handles this piece like a faberge egg, just spectacular feeling and tone.
@@mscir and yes! Vengerov is always amazing, I love watching his master classes.
This rendition deserves many, many more views. It is just perfect and the fact it is also live is simply mind blowing.
Tell all your friends! Tell the whole bunch!
Never listened to a better interpretation of Bach's Chaconne. This is known as the most difficult piece for violin. He played it so clean, so pure, so beautiful. It was live, no studio recording, no second try.
God bless Bach, God save
James!
It's not the most difficult piece for violin at all.
@@Ciaccona255 you're right but it's probably musically one of the hardest pieces to ever to get correct, up there with Mozart concerti and the Beethoven concerto.
One of the most musical performances of the Chaconne that I've heard. He doesn't beat it to death. He gets the sublime beauty of it. I give it ^^^^^
I’m having a tough time between James Ehnes and Jascha Heifetz.
I fully agree. I've played this chacone, and heard so many fantastic versions from all great masters. This version is a pure magnificent jewel. Ends up to be among the best performances I ever heard.
I like how he lacks the crunchy banged-out chords you usually hear. Yes, I can hear the actual notes. Also the simple arpeggios which are actually harder because of the fingerings in a couple places. Also speeding up the last phrase and toning down on the vibrato at the very last notes at the very end. All things I try to do myself. Very tasteful and well-executed. Also interesting bowings that seem to span phrases rather than contain them. I don't agree with everything he does but it's great anyway and probably better than my or other commenters' performances.
@@adamdonahue2079 I'll check out Heifetz, thanks.
James Ehnes is world's top performer on this Bach Chaconne piece, better than anybody else I have heard.
bravo Robert Li...you are absolutely right
Parlman, Grumiaux, Hadelich they are also comparable
Ditto
This is the finest interpretation I´ve ever heard. The perfect balance of emotion and dynamics. And flawless.
I have an electric violin video on here with almost 2 million views and this has only 490k? No justice in the world. This is outstanding, Mr. Ehnes. Thank you.
No matter where I must go....as soon as I tune into James’ music, I can’t stop listening. His music becomes my priority! “Perfect” is not the best word to describe his playing. It’s divine. It’s captivating....makes me feel I’m living in 5 dimensional space.
It IS divine. It seems like he is channeling divinity.
He makes it look so easy. Such a difficult piece and he makes it look easy.
I've been listening to Partita No. 2 In D Minor for 30 years, it's one of my favorite things. I don't think I've ever seen a more flawless performance. And what a fantastic sound. So beautiful.
How can anybody remember such a long list of notes, let alone intonate all of them without fail, then again interprete them in a tasteful fashion...in a live situation. It's a miracle.
The playing is amazing, I love James Ehnes's playing and his humble, unfussy approach is ideal for Bach. Memorising the Chaconne is really not that difficult, though: after all, do you know your way home without a map, having done the journey many times - because if so you could memorise a long piece of music like this after practising it several times a day for a month or two, indeed you would find it difficult to forget the notes! The problem is actually how to keep it fresh and not automatic playing.
@LemonadeLiberal I'm a classical piano teacher and memorizing a classical piece means most of all 1) ear memory and 2) finger memory. There is also a little bit of 3) eye memory. But I can assure you that it takes a lot of work to memorize such a long and not particularly catchy piece.
his bow is endless. I'm trying to hear this and is impossible. His sound is magnifico
Bach's partita in dminor is a truly wonderful piece of music. James Ehnes interpretation is the best I have heard,however every violinist that can play this truly wonderful work should be congratulated. Again ,I adore this interpretation
Amazing!👍👍👍This is my favourite interpretation of this piece! James Ehnes is telling a story through his playing! It was absolutely perfect!
Time stands still when listening to this.
I was going to skip to another song because of how long this one is, but I felt compelled to let him finish like I was at the concert... almost teared up
Yeah but compared to a regular piece it's quite long.
true
@@armandinc3051 And don't forget that the Chaconne is only one movement of a much longer work!
I advise everyone to listen to the recording of this performance because your eyes betray you. James Ehnes the image and the sound are two different people. The reason he appears to be humble is only because his utmost belief in his sound and virtuosity is as undeniable as the laws of gravity for him. He states: “This is Chaconne.” With an unmatched precision and epic tone that only confirms this brave statement. To be the greatest, is not just an ability it is a mindset, and without it we would not hear the James Ehnes we hear today.
Best performance of Bach's Chaconne ever.
Whoa. Heavy praise. Thanks for sharing!
the best perfomer has been Heifetz.
Maybe, Hahn's and Heifetz's performances are very tough to compare with!
Augustin Hadelich
He plays this like I've always heard it in my head. Perfect.
This is really magic! James Ehnes makes the music of Bach sound like a medidational prayer - I could listen to this incredible piece of music a million times! This is teh best rendition ever!!!!!
Perfection and beauty in one. Just wonderful.
an absolutely outstanding performance! The fact that this is live is mind-blowing! Bravo!
This piece really brings out the best of a performer. When Bach composed the piece, he puts in double stops and chords all over that are common with keyboard instruments but to play it so well on a violin would be almost impossible except for a virtuoso like James Ehnes.
Stupendous. I haven't heard anything to compare since Milstein, and I think I like this better. I love how everything is unhurried, never forced. It all breathes, so that when the climaxes arrive they are overwhelming. And did I mention that this piece is a pinnacle of civilization?
Listen to Frank Peter Zimmermann's chaccone.
I like that interpretation too.
At last, Canada has produced a first class violinist from Manitoba where I graduated from. Congratulation to his first class performance of this classic.
That was the most beautiful piece of music I have ever heard....my mind is blown. Bach was truly a genious
This is one of the best interpretations from Bachs Chaconne For Solo Violin from Partita No. 2 , in my humble opninion.
The recording engineer gets a gold star ! great job capturing the dynamics of this classic ! James has a tone of gold and a bow that's as efficient as any I've witnessed.
uma dádiva deixada por Bach para os violinistas que a tocam. para mim um sentimento único.
Outstanding performance! I'm very pleased to listen to the other gentleman of the violin. There are two gentlemen: James Ehnes and Augustin. Three ladies playing this work as well. I'm very impressed.
Incredible top five. ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Gorgeous
The best of many playings from various violinists!
Thanks for watching!
Wow. Just wow.
OMG...I learned about James Ehnes today. Guess I will be quiet for the next few weeks. This is beyond what words can express.
Wow. Outstanding performance of the Chaconne. Unbelievable clarity and precision for a piece this difficult -- you can hear every note -- yet still emotional and stylistically varied. This interpretation is not at either extreme; it's a nice compromise between Baroque-era exactness and modern-era lyricism. Good camera work, too. This is a complete performance.
Outstanding!!!!!!
I totally agree, I respect anybody who can play this wonderful partita in dminor by Bach . Ive enjoyed all the great violinists who have tackled this piece ,however I think James version is supreme.
As a guitarist--having listened to many greats play a transcription of this piece, and as a player--I have been caught up by Mr Ehnes in Bach's currents of sound that in their aggregate become a great river reaching a step higher than thought and emotion. Thank you.
This man, whom I never heard of, plays the Chaconne, I think, as I would like to hear it played...not so damn fast........Can you imagine playing so well you can stand in front of an audience with balls the size of churchbells to be able to play it flawlessly ?.......Madre de Dios !!
Bach composed chaconne to glorify God. Your comment is sad....
what the fuck are you talking about ?...I am complimenting the man ...Heifetz, for example, is generally known for playing it at a breakneck pace...As a violin novice, I was praising his ability to play so well !! Get off your holier than thou horse...I have studied the unaccompanied sonatas and partitas since the late 70's, you nincompoop ! God is my Father, whom I rely on every day of my life...Excuse me if We disavow you !
i am saying again... i'm glad he doesn't play it 'so fast' .he plays it flawlessly in front of an audience...i am in awe of his talent and I recognize God's presence..you twit !
the balls thing you mentioned is absolutely true!
Can you come up with a statement similar to that meaning, that a woman might say? I just would have never had that comparison even occur to my mind, as a woman , not to mention a Christian believer. He seems quite humble.
Every time I play the third part of the Chaconne I feel like crying -- it is the deepest most emotionally draining beautiful music ever written. Bach was the greatest genius to ever live.
We love music even when (or especially when?) it makes us cry! 😂
@@cbcmusic 8:35-9:10 does it for me almost every time.
@@overheardtalk 12:25 the ascending bottom line brings me to tears -- it is so heartachingly simple and beautiful.
I really really love his sound.
His tone literally makes me feel good!! It's delightful!! Bravo!!
This is my favorite solo violin.
The chaconne does that to me too from time to time. Nothing to be ashamed of, my friend.
And James plays this piece absolutely beautifully. He gets the tempo PERFECT in my opinion, and his execution is stunning. I'm hanging on every note, even though I know this piece inside-out already. Amazing performance,
I saw him playing Beethoven violin concerto in Liverpool with my uncle. He's great and he looks like the most mundane man in the street.
Best Chaconne of live performance in youtube
Best recording and performance of this piece.
A most wonderful performance! Incredible! Bach would be delighted!
Johann sebastian Bach composa cette oeuvre admirable en l'honneur de sa femme Maria Barbara bach qui est disparue alors qu'il était en voyage. A son retour elle était déjà enterrée depuis dix jours. il cri son désespoir, sa foi, sa douleur et.. son espoir. toutes les émotions humaine sont exprimées ici dans cette oeuvre qui n'est pas une oeuvre baroque ni classique ni quoique ce soit d'autre. c'est une oeuvre qui se situe hors du temps, qui touche au sublime et à la perfection dans l'expression du sentiment. A chaque fois que je l'écoute, je découvre une autre facette de ce diamant brut. Bach y a mis toute son âme. Il questionne notre âme à son tour.
D'accord, Fabrice, et ce violoniste-ci joue mieux cet oevre que tout autre.
Joliment formulé!
@@lilianwriterMemoirs ce violoniste jouit d’une maîtrise parfaite de son instrument. Son jeu est tout en finesse sans trop d’emphase ni d’épanchement émotionnel excessif. Il vise plutôt l’harmonie de l’ensemble. Ce qui donne un résultat plutôt réussi qui me fait dire qu’il est fidèle à l’intention du compositeur.
That is precisely the point! Bach's composition is the purest expression of deepest human despair. And therefore this piece is universal in its meaning for humanity.
He performed several concerts in Australia very recently and he is the most engaging accomplished violinist I have seen.
Highly underrated recording. More people should see this
I put on this piece to test out the new headset that I just got. Because I'm a huge fan of James Ehnes and have watched this video countless time, so I thought to myself i'll play the first 5 mins and then turn the music off and do work, and as I listened along I was so drawn to the impeccable purity of the music and totally forgot about everything else, until the moment that I realized that the piece is coming to an end, and I was like wow I didn't realize that was a whole 15mins!...so much for turning it off and do work lol...and THAT, my friends, is the magic of James Ehnes!
Great share! Glad to hear it's still working for you! :P
Absolutely gorgeous. What an incredible musician.
the phrasing at 11:11 is genius
This is the most amazing and beautiful sound that a human being can make.
the most "listenable" & wonderful playing of the chaconne EVER!!...thanx
Perhaps it's more listenable, but it's a bit boring when you compare it to Ivry Gitlis's playing. Whereas Gitlis's Chaconne demands your attention, this rendition is sort of nice to hear in the background. So . . . very listenable, I guess. Neither is "better," but I think the Gitlis rendition has a harshness that makes it more beautiful, and it's the one I'd prefer to hear.
@@mignonfilet If you like Gitlis' interpretation, you might like these Baroque interpretations:
The Netherlands Bach Society: ruclips.net/video/pnK6R5ej6Hg/видео.html
Rachel Podger: ruclips.net/video/1HSJufg7I1I/видео.html
Greg Ewer: ruclips.net/video/o5IkdN9ghuE/видео.html
These recordings are far more historically accurate and sound more like how violinists in Bach's time would have sounded.
One of the first pieces of classical music I ever fell in love with, and it's still one of my favourites years later. Thank God for Bach!
That ending, just, SO nice
Any performance which is as accurate as this deserves praise. He seems to build the piece very well, with the ending always in sight. And what a praiseworthily quiet audience!
the chords sound like two violins. amazing. my favorite bach chaconne performance
Absolutely beautiful pure performance!!!
Somehow I always get back to listening to the great james ehnes... Also check his interview with augustin hadelich... Two of the great masters of our times... So happy to live in the same time with them... I really hope I'll have the opportunity to see them live in concert after the covid19 pandemic...
Flawless playing. Great musicality. He has to rank one of the best players for this grand piece of music,
If I had to declare a favourite piece of music then it’s this. And Ehnes is as great as the greats.
Much appreciation to you maestro James to your efforts and time dedicated to playing so delicately on your version of this masterpiece 🙏😘
I'm in awe! such a beautiful sound that he has, marvellous opening chords
I've obsessed over the Chaconne for a while now. Listened to all interpretations I could find. This is my favourite. Such longing... Just perfection. Thank you Mr. Ehnes
My favourite interpretation of the Chaconne. Everytime I see James perform, I am just shocked at how much emotion and depth he is able to get out of his instrument, especially since on first glance his posture is so wooden. I can only aspire to play this 1/1000th as well one day. Also, @9:49... *cries*
Wow! He played it so amazingly! I give it a 100/10
Absolutely wonderful.
Bach is smiling from his grave listening to his music being played with such precision and beauty. James Ehnes is a Canadian treasure, the Mario Lemieux or Bobby Orr of classical music. I had the immense pleasure to assist with my son who was studying the violin at the conservatoire to a master class with Mr. Ehnes. He was so humble, interesting and engaging, the best master class I assisted to, and those others were not too shabby either, Maxim Vengerov, Hilary Hahn and Gil Shaham.
Wow! Simply masterful!
He plays Bach like Twinkle Twinkle little stars. That's Bach man! My god! Incredible...
I am always impressed to hear someone play a long and intricate piece like this from memory, but the talent here blows me away. He beautifully worked together a part (starting somewhere around nine and a half minutes) where a lot of even good violinists let the music sound jarring and disconnected.
계속 듣게되는 제임스 에네스의 샤콘느^^
바흐 샤콘느는 이분이 연주하는걸 제일 좋아합니다~
한국의 가을 낙엽과 너무도 잘 어울리는 샤콘느...연주 감사합니다~~~~~^^
한국에서도 바흐 샤콘느 연주하고 가심 좋겠어요~
Without any doubt one of the best performances of this huge masterwork!
Absolutely gorgeous. So accurate, clear, transparent, and genuine. Truly inspiring.
Glad to have such an World Class violinist represent my country 🇨🇦
top notch clarity in his playing, well done.
I can't get enough of james.
Words are not enough indeed. And to those who say it lacks passion, listen again please :)
Divine, sublime, zen. Perfectly solid playing allowing the music to speak for itself. 🤍🤍🤍
dear god. this is glorious.
This is truly a piece I've fell in love with. His interpretation is the best one I have heard. He puts so much feeling into it, it makes you feel the sadness. Others feel rushed and make you feel anger instead of sadness, which is the emotion I think this piece was made to transmit. My favorite one forever.
beautiful tonality!! can't believe it! it is wonderful!
Very moving performance , he brings out the different themes so well. We love him here in Australia..He has a wonderful sound.Looking forward to the next concert.
Absolutely magnificent! Took my breath away. Many thanks!
+rheumer Thank you for watching! Seriously. It's why we do it! :)
Thank you CBC Music for having posted this. This video is truly worthy; live performance, audio, dynamics, and even the projection of the sound. This chaconne truly pierces to the heart of those who love Bach's Chaconne. Truly one of a kind 👍
such clarity for such a difficult and demanding piece
By far the best interpretation of bachs chaconne on youtube Ive seen and heard.
Absolutely sublime.
Amazing ... it is so pure, so sensitive, so fragile and perfect ...... Thank you...
His intonation is so good.
Greatest interpretation I have ever heard.
Very wonderful performance. I like this version of J.S.Bach chaconne.
Just perfect... that's all. He's a special human being.
That was something. I'm going back to this version next time want to hear it.